Swayambhu, also known as the Monkey Temple, is an ancient religious architecture atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley, west of Kathmandu city. The complex consists of a stupa and quite a few shrines and temples; some of which date back to the Lichchhavi period. Although the site is considered Buddhist, the place is revered by both Buddhists and Hindus.
This weekend our photowalk was at Bhagban Pau, Swayambhu; that is the base of the Swayambhu hill on the eastern side. Here are a few selected photographs taken by the participants of photowalk, followed by a short video shot during event.
Prayer Wheels. Photo: Om Yadav
Buddha Shrine. Photo: Aditri Yadav
Monkey at Buddha Shrine. Photo: Aditri Yadav
Prayer Wheels and Shrines. Photo: Om Yadav
Stairway to Swayambhunath Stupa. Photo: Lujah Maharjan
Stairway to Swayambhunath Stupa. Photo: Om Yadav
Shrine. Photo: Aditri Yadav
Prayers. Photo: Om Yadav
Tortoise Sculpture. Photo: Aditri Yadav
Prayers. Photo: Rahul Roy
Prayers. Photo: Rahul Roy
Fruit Seller With Phone Camera. Photo: Om Yadav
Mother’s Love. Photo: Lujah Maharjan
Pigeon. Photo: Irvin Shrestha
Flower Close-up. Photo: Aditri Yadav
Phone Photography. Photo: Irvin Shrestha
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